Word Problems

Agenda

6:00 – 6:15 Drills

5:15 – 7:15 Writing Practice

7:15 – 7:30 break

7:30 – 9 Word Problems

I. Writing Practice
Read the article found here. Then answer the questions below in essay format.

• Do you think buying and accumulating material things make people happier?
• Do you think buying and owning material objects can complicate people’s lives, instead of making them better?
• At what point do we end up having too much stuff? Or can there really never be too much?
• How much stuff have you accumulated over the years? Are there things you own that you don’t need?
• What would you get rid of or stop buying if you were trying to make do with less?
• Do you agree with Mr. Hill when he states: “I like material things as much as anyone…. I’m into gadgets, clothing and all kinds of things. But my experiences show that after a certain point, material objects have a tendency to crowd out the emotional needs they are meant to support”?

II. Word Problems

Complete the handouts found here.